Benjamin C. Smith. (Courtesy Portage Co. Jail) Suspect held on high cash bond after baseball bat assault, death of co-defendant February 26, 2021March 3, 2021 By Brandi Makuski A Nelsonville man has been ordered held on a $250,000 cash bond for his role in a Feb. 8 home invasion that resulted in the death... Subscribe today for home delivery + online access, or online-only annual or monthly access! Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password